Become A Substitute

The Early Care and Education Substitute Pool is designed to support family child care and child care center providers in their professional development. State funding is currently available for certain allowable activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Attend an orientation

Visit Washington State’s Professional Development Registry MERIT

Visit MERIT and

Apply for a STARS ID Number
Complete the Portable Background Check application

Child Care Basics

Complete the Child Care Basics training. Register for Child Care Basics here.

CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens

Complete the CPR/First Aid/BBP training. Register for CPR/First Aid/BBP here.

Safe Sleep

Complete the Safe Sleep training. Go to the DCYF Student Portal to register for the Safe Sleep training.

Mandated Reporter

Complete the Mandated Reporter training. Go to the DCYF Student Portal to register for the Mandated Reporter training.

Food Handler's Card

Obtain your Washington State Food Worker Card.

TB Test

Obtain a TB test at your local health department or physician. For more information, go to Department of Health, Where Do I Get a TB Test?

Photo for your directory profile and substitute badge

Please submit a photo of yourself for your directory profile and substitute badge. Tips for taking your own headshot.

Want to gain more knowledge that you can use to advance your career?

DCYF has the following additional free trainings available on the DCYF Student Portal.

Abusive Head Trauma
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
Families Experiencing
Homelessness
Immunizations in Child Care
Medication Management

Register Now!

ADDITIONAL ONLINE TRAINING COMING SOON

The Imagine Institute

Become A Substitute

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Want to gain more knowledge that you can use to advance your career?

Register Now!